Accounting Technician

Job Overview

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long‑term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Performs entry level accounting and clerical duties for an assigned Division, Department and/or accounting program. Duties include receiving, documenting and processing accounting documents; entering, updating and retrieving data in the automated financial systems, preparing accounting documents; and maintaining accounting and fiscal records and files.

Receives and processes financial documents for assigned accounting functions (i.e., purchase order requisitions, utility fees, invoices, etc.); reviews documents; ensures accuracy; completes with appropriate information such as account codes, vendor numbers, etc.

• Prepares documents for assigned accounting programs (invoices, bills, check requests, purchase orders, adjustments, etc.) ensures accuracy and completeness.
• Establishes and maintains accounting information in the automated financial information systems; posts information and performs data entry for accounting transactions; maintains automated files and databases; processes data to produce accounting documents.
• Accepts and posts payments for assigned programs/functions; prepares receipts and submits interfaces to financial management system.
• Establishes and maintains a variety of Division records and files including procurement, accounts receivable/payable files, correspondence, monthly reports, purchase order files, etc.
• Performs general clerical tasks in support of assigned functions such as opening and distributing mail and distributing accounting documents, reports bills, etc. to appropriate Divisions.
• Provides customer service and/or assistance to customers, County employees, vendors, contractors and the public.

Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident‑by‑incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.